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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1911
Page
2
The judge continues juror questioning in the McNamara trial over the Times explosion. Defense argues bias from dynamite theory and union ties could taint a verdict while prosecutors liken juror impartiality to judging a burned barn.
A vintage advertisement touts Wirthmore Feeds as the best and most economical poultry feed for any farmer or grain dealer. It claims large and small raisers can use the product successfully and urges inquiries through CHAS. M. COX CO. in Boston.
At the Westminster Hotel the Vermont Club smoker featured new cider and red apples. James P. Taylor of the Green Mountain Club spoke on The Green Mountains and the Green Mountain Club. The club will skip a corn husking in Mechanics Hall this fall for a dance and whist party. Taylor urged members to develop Vermont’s natural beauty. About 75 attended.
At a meeting yesterday the Tufts Dental College senior class elected officers for the year. President R. J. Fitzgerald of Montpelier Vermont, vice president R. J. Mulcahy of North Cohasset, secretary L. H. Cadorette of Turners Falls, and treasurer E. A. Kinley of Cliftondale.
Pekin reports that government troops hold Hankow station and trains arrive as the government touts a major victory. Despite the claim the clash continues and observers doubt the assertion, sensing a moral win for the government amid continued hostilities.
Reports from Hankow indicate rebels and imperialists clash with heavy casualties as both sides hold trenches. Yuan Shikai seeks to formalize leadership in Hu Peh and Hunan, demanding 10 000 troops and a 3 million tael grant, while officials shift to support the dynasty and Russian troops move to curb unrest near Manchuria.
Hankow reports indicate imperial gunboats bore the brunt of rebel shelling with two ships badly damaged and sinking. The revolt is expanding to Kiu Kong Huangchow Hsiano Kan Hsier and other towns as banks close and business halts. The tael hits unprecedented highs as Fu Chow notes Wu Chang’s capture triggered arrears to soldiers in hope of preventing desertion.
William S. Coombes aged 24 son of Charles L. Coombes of 11 Grape street Malden was arraigned on breaking and entering his father's home. The elder Coombes testified he woke to find his son in the room with his trousers in hand. Young Coombes claimed he was at his room at 24 Columbia street and he was held in $2000 bonds for the grand jury.
Jacob and Joseph Goldberg face a jury verdict after a trial in Superior Criminal Court for breaking open Samuel Allian's safe and stealing about $15,000 in jewelry. The jury retired with a sealed verdict expected to be returned in the morning.
The British schooner Beaver arrived from Liverpool Nova Scotia after four days battling a fierce northeasterly gale. Sails torn main and foresail jib ripped to ribbons. Crew reported seas washing over the deck and loss of lumber. The vessel towed to Chelsea to discharge 150000 feet of box boards.
A promotional notice targets men and women with chronic headaches, upset stomachs, coated tongues, and foul breath. It touts Cascarets as a daily cleansing remedy that purges sour undigested foods, reduces liver bile, and removes waste from the intestines, contrasting with harsher salts or castor oil.
Boston resident Mrs Loyal B Leach of 326 Tremont St testifies Doan's Kidney Pills gave complete relief from severe loin pains and back strain after periods of illness and again after a later interview in 1910. The ad notes the pills cost 50 cents and are sold nationwide by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
Alphonsus YT Murphy son of Timothy L and Catherine A. Murphy of 35 Dickens Street Dorchester will have a funeral at 115 am Friday at his parents home then at St Peter's Church Meeting House Hill Mary Ellen Rich widow of Lyman B Rich aged 72 of 3 Medford Street Somerville will be interred at Woodlawn after a funeral at her home on Saturday Oct 21 Barbara M Smith widow of the late Frederick J Smith of West Roxbury died in Florence Italy August 31 and funeral at Forest Pie Cemetery Chapel Friday Oct 20 at 230 pm
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